Apprentice Gardener / Horticulture Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about gardening, horticulture and working outdoors? This is a great opportunity to join a small estate gardens team, gain practical hands on training and work towards a recognised Level 2 equivalent qualification in horticulture.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Horticulture Apprentice, Gardening Apprentice, Trainee Gardener, Garden Assistant, Horticultural Assistant, Horticulture Assistant, Estate Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Apprentice

Please note: You must be available to start an apprenticeship in October 2026 and be able to travel to Pershore College

SALARY: £8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (HR9), with attendance required at Pershore College, Avonbank (WR10)

WORKING HOURS: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7am to 3:30pm and Friday 7am to 2:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rewarding opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to develop practical gardening skills within established estate gardens while receiving structured college based training.

As an Apprentice Gardener you will work as part of a small team and gain experience across a wide range of horticultural activities, including propagation, pruning, renovating herbaceous beds, general garden maintenance, pond and aquatic plant management and the safe use of garden machinery.

The Apprentice Gardener will also attend Pershore College on block release to achieve a Level 2 equivalent Work Based Diploma in Horticulture, with regular workplace visits from a Monitoring Officer and potential future career development opportunities following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Apprentice Gardener include:

• Garden Maintenance: Support the day to day upkeep and presentation of established estate gardens
• Plant Propagation: Assist with propagation and practical plant care activities
• Pruning and Renovation: Help with pruning, species specific pruning and renovating herbaceous beds
• Garden Planning: Contribute to the planning of new garden themes and planting ideas
• Machinery Training: Learn how to use garden machinery safely and appropriately
• Pond and Aquatic Plant Care: Support pond maintenance and aquatic plant management
• College Attendance: Attend Pershore College on block release as part of the apprenticeship programme
• Team Support: Work proactively with the gardens team while developing practical horticultural knowledge and confidence

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to GCSE Level 3 or equivalent in Maths and English
• Self motivated with a good work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
• Able to work proactively and without supervision where appropriate
• Conscientious, imaginative and passionate about horticulture
• Eager to learn and develop practical gardening skills
• Able to travel to Pershore College for block release training
• Able to start the apprenticeship in October

BENEFITS OF THE APPRENTICESHIP

• Structured 24 month apprenticeship
• Level 2 equivalent Work Based Diploma in Horticulture through Pershore College
• Hands on training within established estate gardens
• Regular workplace visits from a Monitoring Officer
• Potential future career and development opportunities, including possible permanent employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship

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JOB REF: AWDO-C15082